We can stop Trump’s assault on the international criminal court
Here’s what we need to do to stand up for international law
TL;DR
- Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on the ICC, targeting its financial and operational systems.
- The sanctions are seen as an effort to shield American and Israeli officials from prosecution for war crimes.
- The ICC has jurisdiction over crimes committed on member state territory, even if the perpetrator's country is not a member.
- The European Union is urged to use its 'blocking statute' to prevent European companies from complying with US sanctions.
- The ICC has its own legal tools to punish those who obstruct justice, including potential imprisonment.